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Who Opened the Chips? A Cream British Shorthair Is Sitting in Them.

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Golden potato chips lie scattered across a dark floor, and a cream British Shorthair sits in the middle of them with a faint, satisfied smile. Her round, copper eyes are wide and her chubby cheeks look even rounder in the warm light. The bag crumples beside her like a deflated balloon, and a pair of earbuds and some clothes lie in the background. She looks like a snack-time champion who has no plans to move.

British Shorthairs are calm, sturdy cats with dense plush coats and a gentle nature. They are often described as easygoing, but they can be very food motivated, and many gain weight easily if treats are not managed. Salty snacks like chips are not good for cats, since they contain far more salt and fat than a cat needs, and flavors with onion or garlic powder can be harmful. If your cat eats a lot of chips, call your vet. Keeping snack bags in closed cabinets and offering healthy treats in measured portions helps keep a round-faced companion in good shape.

She has settled into her crunchy nest as if it were a throne. The chips will have to be swept up, and the bag will have to find a higher shelf. In the meantime, her calm gaze says she has absolutely no regrets. Later, a broom and a quiet talk about snack storage will follow, but right now there is only crunching and contentment.

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